25/06/2019

Nexplanon

Implant

 4/5

About the reviewer

Age

26-30

Time used

3 - 5 years

Had children

Height

5'6"/167.5cm

Weight

65kg - 70kg / 10st 3lb - 11st 0lb

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

The first time i had the implant fitted i loved it – no bleeding and no side effects for two and a half years prior to having it removed and refitted. The one i have just now is leaving me with very irregular bleeding – sometimes a period every fortnight but no other symptoms.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Neutral - no change

Weight

No change

Periods

Stopped periods

Sex drive

Loss of sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

No effects

Enlarged breasts

Spots or acne

Tender breasts

Thrush

Vaginal dryness

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